Cost of gas and economy

Natural gas is the component without which it is simply impossible today to imagine not only everyday life, but also the economy of whole states. This type of fuel is mined underground, like oil. Since these natural fossils are similar in origin, often their deposits are nearby. In other words, "blue fuel" can be found next to the oil. The main component of natural gas is methane. However, it also includes some hydrocarbons, in particular propane, butane, ethylene, etc. The higher the methane content, the better will be the blue fuel. The origin of the gas is uniquely biological. It was formed many tens of thousands of years ago from the remains of animals and plants at temperatures over 175 degrees Celsius.

The cost of gas is one of the factors on which the economy depends, the welfare of citizens, the level of inflation and the normal operation of industry. What influences it? The cost of gas is determined by the demand for this type of energy carrier. Naturally, the higher it is, the more expensive will be the "blue fuel". Also, the exporting countries of this energy carrier can raise or reduce prices in order to exert political pressure on those states that are forced to buy it. In addition, the cost of gas and oil is usually interrelated. But recently there has been a slow departure from this "rule". After all, there is much more gas reserves than the deposits of "black gold". Naturally, the quality of the energy carrier itself Determines its value. The higher the percentage of methane in it, the more expensive it is. Of course, the presence or absence of own deposits in a particular state affects the state. For example, the cost of gas in the US is one of the lowest in the world. One of the reasons for this is that in North America there is a large amount of underground reserves of shale fuel. Moreover, the USA is one of the leading exporters of this type of energy carrier.

But what will affect the cost of gas for the population? Last but not least, there is a certain infrastructure. It is also important that one or another populated The point is remote from the main gas pipeline. If residents have to use autonomous gas supply, then this will definitely affect its price.

In turn, the cost of gas affects the prices of transport and goods. If the blue fuel becomes more expensive, then the price of some products on the market will also increase. The fact is that the cost of gas affects the results of the production process. How? If enterprises purchase energy at an increased price, they have to increase the value of the goods produced so as not to be at a loss. As a result, it can hit the consumer's pocket. First of all, the prices for products of chemical production and electric power take off. The cost of gas greatly affects the main consumers of these resources. And they are: the companies of heat and electric power industry, chemical industry facilities. Undoubtedly, the increase in the price of blue fuel is also noticeable for the population. The wholesale price of gas in Russia now ranges from 3,440 to 3,784 rubles per thousand cubic meters. It is regulated by the orders of the FST of the Russian Federation.